Is it better to be aware of ones own mortality or only when not swimming in the ocean with a bloody foot?

Question

Is it better to be aware of ones own mortality or only when not swimming in the ocean with a bloody foot?

Answer 1

I would like to know if death is impending, rather than being taken entirely by surprise. But that's likely just because I am a slightly morbid person anyway.

Answer 2

if you have no fear of death then the only thing to fear is your own ignorace of when you should be afraid